Wednesday, May 6, 2015

ARNOLD & SON – Instrument Time Pyramid Guilloche Red Gold














ARNOLD & SON Instrument Time PYRAMID Guilloche Red Gold NEW

Arnold & Son unveils a new reference of its iconic Time Pyramid featuring the hand-chamfered A&S1615 calibre, housed in a 18-carat red gold case with a new case back beautifully decorated with a guilloché pattern on both sides. The A&S1615 movement with unique skeletonised pyramid-shaped architecture, was conceived, designed and developed in-house. The movement A&S1615 is a masterful rendition of technical prowess and unparalleled elegance. This superbly engineered wristwatch is part of the brand’s Instrument Collection that combines instrument precision with classical styling.

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Time Pyramid Guilloché
Arnold & Son skeletonised manufacture movement A&S1615, hand-wound, sapphire dial,
18-carat red gold case, decorated case back with a guilloché pattern on both sides, diameter 44.6 mm

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Inspired by the regulators created by John and Roger Arnold over two hundred years ago, and by antique British skeleton clocks, the Arnold & Son Time Pyramid offers a highly cohesive and seductive blend of watchmaking feats that includes regulator, skeleton, vertical linear movement, pyramid-placement of components and multi-dimensional depth.

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The skeletonised calibre A&S1615 follows the original regulators from the brand with its component positioning and detailed 3D visual appeal. Movement parts and watch indications are built on three levels, with the subsidiary seconds dial on the bottom, the hour indications on a sapphire crystal dial in the middle level, and a silver top ring for the minutes indication.

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While the movement is extremely thin - at just 4.4 mm - the multiple levels bring amazing depth and detail to the watch. To further enhance the balance and symmetry of the Time Pyramid, the crown (with Arnold & Son’s engraved logo) is artfully positioned at six o’clock.

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British skeleton clock, chain driven fuse,
England, 1830-1845

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Arnold & Son

The gear train runs vertically in a linear format connecting the two barrels at six o’clock to the balance wheel at twelve o’clock, and endowing the movement with its pyramid structure. The bridges are designed so that all of the wheels, the two mainspring barrels, the escapement and balance wheel are all magnificently visible from the dial side.

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Time Pyramid Guilloché
Arnold & Son skeletonised manufacture
movement A&S1615, hand-wound, sapphire
dial, 18-carat red gold case, decorated case back
with a
guilloché pattern on both sides,
diameter 44.6 mm

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Additionally, the movement is fitted with two power reserve indicators – one each on either side of the linear gear train – to display the energy level for each barrel separately. The power reserve hands indicate the reserve level via graduated dots (that are printed under the top sapphire crystal) in an arc format, and demonstrate how one barrel transfers energy to the second one when needed. Essentially, as the first barrel winds the second one, the power reserve indicator of the first barrel goes down, while the second one goes up – making for an accurate and intriguing readout. The two mainspring barrels supply the hand-wound calibre with an amazing 90 hours of power reserve, and provide a more constant force to the wheel train.

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As with every esteemed Arnold & Son watch, the movement of the Time Pyramid is magnificently hand decorated with hand-chamfered brides and high-polished edges, Côtes de Genève, circular satin-finished wheels and blued screws, all yielding a striking masterpiece of decorative craftsmanship and brilliant execution.

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Each Time Pyramid wristwatch measures 44.6 mm in diameter in its classically elegant 18- carat red gold case with a case back beautifully decorated with a guilloché pattern on both sides. Viewed from the side, the housing is stepped and tapers from top to bottom, the widest section accommodating the extra-large glass with the lower part narrowing to fit snugly on the wrist. Each is finished with an exquisite hand-stitched alligator strap.

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Technical Characteristics

Ref. 1TPAR.F01A.C125A Time Pyramid Guilloche Red Gold case

Calibre:                                  
A&S1615
Exclusive Arnold & Son skeletonized mechanical movement,
hand-wound, 27 jewels, diameter 37 mm,
thickness 4.40 mm, power reserve over 90 h,
21’600 vibrations/h
Functions:
Hours, minutes, seconds, double power reserve indication
Movement decoration:
skeletonised nickel-silver movement, NAC grey treated with Haute
Horlogerie finishing: manually chamfered bridges with polished edges,
Côtes de Genève, circular satin-finished wheels, blued screws
Dial:  
Sapphire, circular satin-finished dial frame with chamfered and
polished edge
Hands: blued hands, hours and minutes hands with white Super-LumiNova®
Case:   
18-carat red gold, diameter 44.6 mm,
Cambered sapphire with anti-reflective coating on both sides,
Closed case back and decorated with a guilloché pattern on both sides,
Strap:
Hand-stitched brown or black alligator leather
Water resistance: 30 Meters

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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

HUBLOT – KING POWER WBC Pavé Diamonds "Floyd Mayweather"
















HUBLOTKING POWER WBC Pavé Diamonds "Floyd Mayweather" NEW

HUBLOT AND FLOYD MAYWEATHER SCORE A “KNOCKOUT” PARTNERSHIP
FOR THE FIGHT OF THE CENTURY
MAYWEATHER TO ADORN HUBLOT ON FIGHT NIGHT BOXING TRUNKS

May 1, 2015 (LAS VEGAS, NV) – Today, luxury Swiss watch brand Hublot had the honor of hosting a press gathering with 10-Time World Champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather to announce their sponsorship of the future Hall of Famer for his highly anticipated match-up against Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

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To mark the occasion, Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe presented a King Power WBC Full Pavé with Emeralds to the undefeated champion, who will also wear the Hublot brand name on his boxing trunks on Saturday night. In line with Hublot’s “First, Different, Unique” brand ethos, Mayweather has previously never had a brand adorn his boxing shorts. The Presentation took place minutes before the boxer took the stage for the highly touted Weigh In.

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“Everyone knows I am a big fan of luxury watches and Hublot is one of them,” said Mayweather. “I am extremely grateful for their support and I look forward to adding the King Power WBC Full Pavé with Emeralds to my collection.”

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Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot, shared: “We are proud to be a part of the World Boxing Council since we partnered with them in 2012. It is with honor and privilege that we stand beside Mayweather in what will be the biggest fight of his career. His astounding achievements through his perseverance and commitment to his celebrated career have made him a great fit for Hublot – we will lay witness to greatness tomorrow.”

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In addition to the presentation and sponsorship of Mayweather, and to celebrate this weekend’s much anticipated fight, Hublot is also hosting a one-of-a-kind boxing experience at the Hublot Boutique in Caesar’s Palace. In an official Hublot interactive ‘boxing ring’ and carpet, guests were invited to take a photo with Hublot-branded boxing props, including a robe, boxing gloves and championship belt.

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Floyd “MoneyMayweather, undefeated in 47 fights, and having bestowed upon himself the acronym 'TBE' - 'The Best Ever' will square off with Manny Pacquiao on May 2 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas in what has been hailed the biggest event in the history of the sport. The 11- time world champion, who has not lost a fight since capturing his first world title in 1998, brings an unparalleled, tactical brilliance to the ring that sets him apart from the rest. Outside of the boxing world, Mayweather is a personal fan of Hublot and sits courtside at games of the Miami Heat—a longstanding Hublot partner.

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Hublot’s legendary relationship with the World Boxing Council, the governing body of the global sport, began in 2012 when Hublot took the fervor and art of the sport and fused it with the passion and history of the watch world. This synergy resulted in the creation of 12 unique watches, dedicated and signed by twelve legendary boxers.

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These timepieces were auctioned and raised over $1 million for the charitable initiatives of the World Boxing Council, including the beginning of the retired boxer’s pension and emergency fund in over 40 countries around the world.

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Technical specifications

Reference  703.OX.0218.HR.0918.WBC15
Series SPECIAL PIECE

Case:
"King Power" - Diameter 48 mm in King Gold
Polished King Gold set with 248 Diamonds for 2.04cts
Bezel: King Gold set with 48 baguettes-cutTsavorites
6 black PVD H-shaped relief titanium screws
Crystal: Sapphire with gold minute track transfer
Interior/exterior anti-reflective coating
Bezel Lugs:  Black composite resin
Lateral inserts: Black composite resin
Case-back: Satin finished King Gold
WBC logo on sapphire case-back
Crown: King Gold with black rubber insert
Push-pieces: Black PVD titanium with green rubber inserts
Screws:  Black PVD  titanium
Water resistance: 10 ATM or approximately 100 metres
Dial:
Matt black, circular satin-finished flange with 5N gold coating
Satin-finished and 5N gold-coated indexes with green SuperLuminova™
Transfer of texts WORLD CHAMPION at 12 o'clock and black Hublot logo
Hands:
Satin-finished and 5N gold-coated with green SuperLuminova™
Movement:
Calibre HUB4100
Mechanical chronograph with automatic winding and central seconds
hand. Small seconds at 9 o'clock
No. of components: 252
Jewels: 27
Date:  Date window at 4.30
Power reserve:  Approximately 42 hours
Strap:
Adjustable in black rubber and green Hornback alligator
Clasp: King Power folding buckle in black micro-blasted PVD titanium
King Gold decorative plate
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