Monday, May 18, 2015

Ateliers deMonaco – Poinçon de Genève















Ateliers deMonacoPoinçon de Genève NEW

The new Manufacture PdG collection from Ateliers deMonaco, receives the  prestigious “Poinçon de Genève” certification

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On the occasion of the opening of its new Ateliers in Geneva, Ateliers deMonaco (dMc) has been granted the prestigious "Poinçon de Genève" for its latest new collection "The PdG".

Originally created in 1886 to combat counter fits, the "Poinçon de Genève" is a quality certification of the watch as a whole. Given the strict standards used, the "Poinçon de Genève" is the most demanding signature for quality in fine watchmaking, and only a very few can carry in the Haute Horlogerie.

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The assessment for the "Poinçon de Genève" is conducted by officially appointed sworn inspectors from TIMELAB : the Geneva Laboratory of Horology and Micro-engineering. As a neutral and independent institution, the very strict rules governing the "Poinçon de Genève" guarantees the provenance and know-how, flawless quality of components, certification to finishing and accuracy, lastly the ultimate seal of quality and craftsmanship.

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For instance, all parts of the movement, from the main caliber's plate to the smallest screw, are thus finished according to traditional techniques including polished chamfers, straight-grained sides, smoothed down or leveled faces, polished or circular-grained screw heads with chamfered edges. All the watches produced in Switzerland each year, only a very few bear the "Poinçon de Genève" certification.

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On top of de "Poinçon de Genève" certification, the new released dMc PdG timepieces also include our latest innovation with the patented "Freebeat" adjustment system. In a conventional regulation system, pins on both side of the hairspring are used to regulate how much it can wind and unwind hence regulating the speed of the balance wheel.

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By allowing the hairspring to bounce against these pins, in combination to gravity forces, the unfortunate side effect of these collisions is that it interferes with the precision of the movement itself. Our newly patented "Freebeat Regulation System" allows us to regulate the length of the hairspring with an adjustable "crémaillère" (straight bar with teeth on one edge, allowing it to be fixated at different length) obsoleting the need for the pins and thus avoiding the interference!

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About Ateliers deMonaco
Ateliers deMonaco was founded in 2008 to let the next generation watchmakers create timepieces of exceptional quality, with the latest innovation and the rarest, most exquisite and robust materials; to go far beyond what was considered possible. Our dream is one of relentless reinvention and commitment to bring you the extraordinary: we call it Nouvelle Horlogerie! We do this not only by putting something truly exceptional on your wrist but also by ensuring your deMonaco timepiece is more than an object of desire, a true reflection of your individuality. What unites us with our clients is the belief that life is not only about luxury, but luxury sure is life!
Visit our website www.ateliers-demonaco.com

About the "Poinçon de Genève"
The "Poinçon de Genève", the certification label for fine watchmaking, is only of value if the application of all its criteria is controlled. The organizations responsible for overseeing the application of these rules comprise an independently operated legislative body, executive body and judicial body. The supreme entity authorized by the Geneva Council of State is the Foundation Council of TIMELAB : Geneva Laboratory of Horology and Micro engineering. It is the legal body and only guarantor of the "Poinçon de Genève".

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The "Poinçon de Genève" Technical Commission serves as its legislative body. Its mission is to define the criteria and update the rules to reflect technological innovations. The "Poinçon de Genève" Office fulfills the role of the executive body. Through its approval, certification and audit units, it constantly oversees the application of the "Poinçon de Genève" criteria throughout every stage in the manufacture of a timepiece. More information on www.poincondegeneve.ch

The PdG collection is made in a limited edition of 18 pieces per model, and retails as of CHF 18'500.-

For more information, please contact Mrs Elisabeth van Pappelendam, PR & Operations Manager betty@ateliers-demonaco.com
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Technical specifications

Model: Poinçon de Genève

Reference: dMc-PdG-CL-RG
Reference: dMc-PdG-CL-WG

Movement:
Patented, Poinçon de Geneve ceritified
Manual winding
Hand decoration on bridges:
Anglage main, perlage, étirage des flancs, sablage and cote de Genève on bridges.
Hand decoration on steel parts:
Anglage main, étirage des flancs, tirage du trait, polisage bloquage.
Patented ‘’Freebeat’’ reglage system
Alternances 28800 beats/hour (4 Hrz)
38 hours power reserve 
Functions:
Hour, minutes, seconds
Case:
Diameter 40 MM
Height 9.2 MM
18K gold 3 piece case
Full polished and assembled by hand
See through case back
Front and back sapphire crystal
Multi-layered anti-reflection coating on sapphire crystal
Case back, secured with 6 gold screws
Water resistant up to 3 ATM 
Dial:
Silver plated, curved PVD plated roman indexes
Hands: Dauphine shaped
Strap:
ATELIERS DEMONACO personalized hand stitched alligator strap
18K ardillon buckle
Edition:
Limited edition 18 pieces
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Palais de la Scala
1, Avenue Henry Dunant
98000 Monaco
Telephone : +377 97975747
Elisabeth van Pappelendam, PR & Operations Manager
betty@ateliers-demonaco.com
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Saturday, May 16, 2015

Ulysse Nardin – Marine Perpetual Limited Edition
















Ulysse Nardin Marine Perpetual Limited Edition 


A Fusion of Extremes, Ulysse Nardin Marine Perpetual Surprises with Pioneering Exclusive 3S Diamond Setting Process.

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Introduced by Ulysse Nardin in 1996, the Perpetual Calendar was a watchmaking breakthrough; it was the first Perpetual Calendar to allow the forwards and backwards calendar setting over a single crown. Furthermore, Ulysse Nardin Perpetual Calendar timepieces never need to be sent back to the manufacturer for all adjustments can be done manually. To date, no other watchmaker has rivaled the Ulysse Nardin Perpetual Calendar. The Ulysse Nardin Marine Perpetual takes this revolutionary movement and pairs it with today’s technology for a design unlike any other.

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Meaning “soft stone in the sky”, the pioneering exclusive “3S” diamond setting process is where nature’s hardest materials are combined with its softest. It is brought to full effect in this watch.

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Crafted in collaboration with a diamond-setting specialist, the timepiece’s specially-treated, highly-durable steel case reveals genuine diamonds paired with rubber – a true fusion of extremes. This juxtaposition of hard and soft materials exposes a design that blends an active and luxurious aesthetic.

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Expanding the collection, various versions are showcased. The colored sapphire editions in blue, in red or in green are made from the hardest classified mineral after diamond.

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The black adaptation exhibits stones made from ceramic, the hardest material known. Every variation in this line is stunning due to the 3S technique, for the diamonds, manmade jewels and ceramic stones exhibit a brilliance never seen before.

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In each piece, their beauty encircles the rim of the dial, enclosing the face as a focal point. In the center, the hour and minute hands, day of the week and the month are positioned. At 6 o’clock, the two-digit year is located, and at 2 o’clock, the big date mechanism is situated. And, of course, forwards and backwards adjustments are made by a simple turn of the crown.

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Reinforcing its maritime history, every timepiece in this collection reveals the iconic wave pattern on the face, the edge of the dial and black rubber strap. On the face, its color corresponds with its stone. The items are finished with a ceramic strap element and folding buckle.

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This limited-edition of 28 pieces in each color and 99 in black is yet another memorable creation by Ulysse Nardin.

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The stunning case design, with its unique stone setting, boldly enhances the sporty nature of the Marine Perpetual, bringing forth a style that is both athletic and elegant – and another watchmaking first by Ulysse Nardin.
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Technical Specifications


Marine Perpetual Chronometer

Ref. 333-92B0-3C/923 Limited Edition to 28 pieces (diamonds)
Ref. 333-92B3-3C/923 Limited Edition to 28 pieces (blue colored sapphire)
Ref. 333-92B6-3C/926 Limited Edition to 28 pieces (red colored sapphire)
Ref. 333-92B8-3C/928  Limited Edition to 28 pieces (green colored sapphire)
Ref. 333-92B2-3C/923 Limited Edition to 99 pieces (black ceramic)

Movement 
Caliber UN-33, 13 ¾‘’’
In-house designed movement
Escapement in Silicium
Oscillator: patented inertial balance wheel I 8 with silicium hairspring
34 jewels
Power-Reserve: Approximately 48 h
Dial
Dial ivory
Dial Blue
Winding: Self-winding movement
Functions 
patented quickset 2nd time display at 9 o’clock
Permanent home time at 9 o’clock
Big Date display, forward and backward date corrector
Oversized small seconds-hand counter
Crown Water-resistant 30 m
Case 
18-karat Gold or Stainless steel
Case-Back: Sapphire crystal
Diameter 42 mm
Crystal Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Bracelet 
Leather strap with folding buckle

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