MCT Watches Manufacture – Frequential One F110

MCT Watches Manufacture – Frequential One F110 Titanium NEW

NEW FREQUENTIAL COLLECTION

After the success of the Sequential collection and its renowned prism displays, Manufacture Contemporaine du Temps now presents the ‘Frequential’ range, demonstrating the creative freedom that defines this brand. The exposed balance wheel characterises this new form of aesthetic expression. This seamless integration invites immersion into the beauty of mechanical watchmaking and is a tribute to the Manufacture’s commitment to conceiving and designing this movement.

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DESIGN
With this new model, MCT pushes the boundaries of technicality with an unusual combination of a central suspended balance wheel and a traditional hours-and-minutes display. At first glance, the watch is surprising in its purity. As we discover the movement, we can appreciate all of the moving elements that rotate around the balance wheel as if in celestial orbit. In order to accentuate the effects of depth and light, the designer has played with a spectrum of colours, surfaces and finishing’s, from the most classical to the most high-tech: brushed, polished, stippled, bead-blasted, or Côtes de Genève.

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The palette, complemented by reflections from the embellishments creates a very brooding and masculine aesthetic. It is with this new time piece that MCT has ventured into a new creative space, one more virile and mysterious yet still rooted in an authentic quest for elegance, matched by a dash of irreverence.
The iconic case, the glass curves of the body, the horns, the cross-shaped bridge and MCT’s crest complete the movement, ensuring the watch bears the aesthetic codes that this Swiss watchmaking brand is known for.

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MOVEMENT
This latest-generation movement, the MCT-F1.0, with its manual winding mechanism is based on an unusual creative concept, one that pays testament to a close collaboration between designer, engineer and watchmaker. With this new development, MCT pushes the boundaries of technicality with an unusual combination of a central suspended balance wheel and a traditional display of hours and minutes. From this starting point, the main challenge was bringing the escape wheel to the center by moving the transmission from under the movement into the middle.

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This central escapement, with its Swiss pallets, boasts a variable-intertia balance wheel married with a Breguet terminal curve – a combination that offers increased accuracy of timekeeping. Maintaining a traditional display of hours and minutes presented a second mechanical challenge; to meet these design requirements, the hands, guided by a ball bearing, are seen on the outside of the central escapement and placed on a ruby roller. This movement is equipped with a power reserve indicator as well.

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CASE
The case of the Frequential One F110 maintains a classic cushion form, with slightly smaller dimensions (42mm). Considerable mastery was required to achieve fluidity in the various layers of titanium, the line of the sapphire glass, and the light reflecting off the shimmering Côtes de Genève motif.

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In order to uphold the harmony of the timepiece and its ergonomics, the horns are slightly rounded on the top. Sleek and contemporary, MCT Collection represents the innovative approach of the Manufacture, whilst a traditional watchmaker spirit connects the brand to its legacy.

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Technical specifications: 

Model: Frequential One − F110

Reference: SQ42 F110 AB01

Functions
Hours, Minutes, Power reserve
Movement
Caliber MCT-F1.0 
Mechanical manual hand-winding movement,
developed and assembled by MCT.
Ø 33.30 x 33.30mm,
H 10.00 mm.
279 components.
Double barrels and central upper balance.
Bridges hand-chamfered and adorned with “Côtes de Genève”.
Traditional Breguet terminal curve.
Frequency 18,000 A/h (2.5Hz).
Power reserve: 40 hours
33 Rubies. 
Case
42.00 x 42.00mm,
H 14.00 mm in centre and, 6.9 mm on the edges.
Crafted from Titanium Grade 5 with DLC treatment.
Composed of 45 parts
Dial:
Dark grey dial plate adorned with “Côtes de Genève”.
Black dial-train made of 4 hand-chamfered appliques, white indexes and numerals.
Sapphire crystals:
Front cambered crystal made of sapphire with double anti-reflective treatment.
Rear crystal made of sap- phire with anti-reflective on the inside side.
Middle crystal made of sapphire.
Water resistance: 30 meters/ 3 ATM/ 100 feet
Strap and clasp
Alligator “Carbon Black”, double hand stitched with anti-allergic inner leather.
Double deployment clasp in Titanium Grade 5, composed of 18 parts.. 
Warranty
3 years.

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Rue du Seyon 9
2000 Neuchâtel
Switzerland.
Fax +41 32 727 12 09 
To arrange an appointment with us at Baselworld
Please send an e-mail to j.michel-roubaud@mctwatches.com 
or telephone +41 32 727 12 00.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre – Master Grande Tradition Minute Repeater

Jaeger-LeCoultre – Master Grande Tradition Minute Repeater Pink Gold  NEW

The art of Horology in H major

The much hoped-for and eagerly anticipated new Minute Repeater model by Jaeger-LeCoultre showcases a mechanical automatic movement perfectly meeting the desires of numerous connoisseurs. This new creation joins the Master Grande Tradition line, the epitome of the 19th century pocket-watch tradition. The 39 mm-diameter Master Grande Tradition à Répétition Minutes is entirely governed by the precepts of elegance and comfort, a sure sign of the strength exuded by a great classic.

Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Minute Repeater, a harmonious match
Minute Repeaters that sound the time in a uniquely musical way hold a special place in the field of horological culture. They embody quintessential sophistication. Unlike certain other complications involving intricate and learned concepts, the minute repeater exercises a direct and generous seductive appeal. It captivates by means of its very own channel: that of emotions.

At Jaeger-LeCoultre, which has made the minute repeater one of its favourite themes, springing surprises and eliciting a moment of amazement followed by the joy of recognising a strong, pure and intense sound, is a genuine vocation.
Several manually-wound mechanical watches provided with a minute repeater function have thus being created. But now, for the very first time in the history of the Master Grande Tradition line, this sophisticated complication is introduced in a version driven by a mechanical automatic movement. User friendliness is matched by the pleasure of admiring the finely crafted oscillating weight.

The crystal gong, a signature of the Manufacture
A powerful, clear and melodious sound is the ultimate goal of every master watchmaker. Decades of research, combined with endless patience, are required to perform the tiny empirical, almost instinctive adjustments that are involved. The acoustic quality of a chiming watch is above all based on the gongs, which are essential in producing the sound that is amplified and enriched by the case. These are the elements that endow the timepiece with its distinctive tone and character.
Jaeger-LeCoultre has developed a crystal gong with a square section, made from a special secret alloy and machined all of a piece, thereby creating an extremely rich sound. In addition, the Master Grande Tradition à Répétition Minutes is equipped with two patented trebuchet hammers that make a single and stronger strike on these crystal gongs whose heel is welded to the upper sapphire crystal. This ingenious device produces a loudspeaker effect that is the hallmark of the crystal gong.

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Music first and foremost
The power of the sound is of little purpose if it is not matched by regularity. In this new creation, the striking regularity is ensured by the silent regulator that controls the energy delivered by the barrel of the minute repeater. The energy of the spring is released in a constant stream, ensuring a tuneful and continuous chime.

Nothing interferes with the listening pleasure: unlike the usual systems, this same silent regulator operates at just 20 decibels, a level verging on absolute silence. The steady emission of this meticulously orchestrated sound is thus unperturbed by any extraneous sound. This constant attention to details is a measure of the fervent enthusiasm that drives the engineers and artisans of the Manufacture.

An elegantly revisited push-button
The intention behind this new design is governed as much by aesthetic preoccupations as by a concern to ensure functionality. The Master Grande Tradition à Répétition Minutes is activated by a single push-button instead of the traditional slide system. Redesigned in a slimmer guise, it fits precisely into the case, on a diagonal from the crystal gong and thus enhancing the distinctive symmetry of this model. The layout of the watch thereby testifies to the quest for harmony characterising the Manufacture.

A slight split-level effect, which can be felt when the thumb touches the push- button, is a discreet reminder of the new two-tiered shape of the bezel. The mechanism is easily activated in one clear, smooth move. A distinct improvement on classic minute repeaters, the push-button is equipped with a security system. If the button is accidentally pressed when the minute repeater is in action, it does not start up again, thus preventing any damage to the movement. This avoids any sense of vulnerability often associated with this type of complications.
As Jaeger-LeCoultre has developed it, the Master Grande Tradition Minute Repeater is a watch clearly designed to be used exactly at the wearer’s pleasure.

The sophistication of a gold oscillating weight
Powered by a mechanical automatic movement, this creation features a precious new oscillating weight that appears clothed in 22-carat pink gold, bearing the logo of the Maison and graced with polished and grained finishes creating a textured yet shiny appearance.

In traditional costume
The new aesthetic codes of the Master Grande Tradition celebrate the undeniable elegance of 19 th century pocket watches. The case now features a concave bezel, creating an optimal effect that makes the dial appear significantly larger. A satin-brushed caseband and polished lugs further enhance the refined air of this model. It’s all in the details, which means that the eye progressively discovers the degree of attention lavished on the watch. The Dauphine hands display two facets – one polished and the other sandblasted – over which the light skims and plays to pleasing effect.

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The face of the watch is given added volume by means of applied hour-markers, while the subtly recessed small seconds opalin counter at 6 o’clock creates a subtle three-dimensional effect. The texture of the grained silver-toned dial endows the Master Grande Tradition Minute Repeater with a crowning touch of that inimitable horological classicism which calls for such well-mastered skills.
The artisans of the Manufacture in the Vallée de Joux are keenly aware that it is precisely the sum of these details that nurtures the passion for horology. That which abolishes any frontiers between a Minute Repeater and a finely crafted musical instrument. That which makes a watch an object of true meaning and beauty.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model: Master Grande Tradition Minute Repeater

Reference: Q5092520,

Movement :
Mechanical automatic movement Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 942,
assembled and decorated by hand
• 28.800 vibrations per hour
• 40-hour power reserve
• 437 parts
• 58 jewels
• 7.17 thick
• 26 mm in diameter
Functions:
• Hours, minutes, small seconds
• Minute repeater with square-section crystal gongs and trebuchet hammers
• Silent regulator
Dial :
• Silver-toned, finely grained
• 4N polished applied hour-markers
Hands:
Dauphine type with polished and sandblasted finishes
Case :
• 18-carat pink gold
• Diameter: 39 mm
• Thickness: 12.1 mm
• Water-resistant to 5 bar
Strap :
• Alligator leather with high-end pin buckle
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