Friday, June 5, 2015

LANG & HEYNE – Johann Champlevé Blue

















LANG & HEYNEJohann Champlevé Blue Rose Gold NEW

Enamel lives
Scarcely any other material confers a dial of a fine watch into a persuasive and charming character. Since the establishment LANG & HEYNE works with real fired white enamel. Since 2005 the moon and earth plates of model "Moritz" are produced in-house. Why resting and not trying their skills at a complete dial?

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A trinket box with starry sky from the 18th century inspired Marco Lang to design the colourful dial. The five pointed star as secular and intercultural sign was very popular amongst the Freemasons. The five edges represent the virtues wisdom, justice, fortitude, temperance und diligence. The star is present on many flags all over the world, e.g. on a cobalt blue background on the flag of the European Union.

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This dial showcases the know-how of LANG & HEYNE and the correlating possibilities for customers to individualize according to their own taste.

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For the champlevé technique the surface is carved out to form pits in which enamel is fired, leaving the original metal exposed. The plate at LANG & HEYNE for the blue enamel is of solid silver. 18 ct rose gold for enamel in reddish colouration is also possible. Using translucent enamel gives an exceptional depth and enables to look to the ground where extravagant hand engravings executed in perfection become visible.

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Champlevé technique very briefly: Several processes of pickling and enamelling followed by grinding flat the whole dial. One final glaze bake seals the enamel. The deeper allocated second plate is manufactured separately and will be inserted in the main plate.

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A dial made of colored enamel Champlevé technique

Enamel lives.Scarcely any other material confers a dial of a fine watch into a persuasive and charming character.Since the establishment LANG & HEYNE works with real fired white enamel. Since 2005 the moon and earth plates of model "Moritz" are produced in-house. Since 2015 also a complete dial for the model variation "Johann champlevé"






For the champlevé technique the surface is carved out to form pits in which enamel is fired, leaving the original metal exposed. The plate at LANG & HEYNE for the blue enamel is of solid silver. 18 ct rose gold for enamel in reddish colouration is also possible. Using translucent enamel gives an exceptional depth and enables to look to the ground where extravagant hand engravings executed in perfection become visible.

Champlevé technique very briefly: Several processes of pickling and enamelling followed by grinding flat the whole dial. One final glaze bake seals the enamel. The deeper allocated second plate is manufactured separately and will be inserted in the main plate.

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Thursday, June 4, 2015

TASAKI – Odessa Tourbillon













TASAKIOdessa Tourbillon SAKURAGOLD™ NEW

Launch of the First Luxury Watch Collection
TASAKI TIMEPIECES
TASAKI Held an Event, “The Curiosity

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TASAKI (TASAKI & Co., Ltd.; Kobe Headquarter office: 6-3-2 Minatojima Nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe; Tokyo Headquarter office: 5-7-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Board Director & CEO: Toshikazu TAJIMA) will be launching its very first luxury watch collection, “TASAKI TIMEPIECES” in early August, 2015.

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On Tuesday, June 2 nd , 2015, TASAKI held an event, “ The Curiosity – ‘TASAKI TIMEPIECES’ & ‘Curiosity’ Launch Party”, where the new jewellery collections “Curiosity” launching also in August 2015 (designed by Thakoon Panichgul, TASAKI’s Creative Director) was also unveiled.

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Ryuta Mine, Japanese celebrity who is distinguished for his detailed knowledge of timepieces and fashion, attended the event and wore “Odessa Tourbillon”, the representing piece from “TASAKI TIMEPIECES”, which the tourbillion being the premium model among all mechanical watches.

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 Dazzling jewellery from TASAKI’s icon series “balance”, “refined rebellion”, and “danger” and also from the “Curiosity” collection which are inspired from the shark’s jaw, glinting with the beauty of the wild, the primitive form of the shell, a record of the eons of time, the beautiful coral with its organic form, and insects such as butterfly which mimic the nature backgrounds, were worn by many famous fashion icon celebrities including Nanao (actress and model), Mona Matsuoka(model), Risa Hirako (model), and Eimi Kuroda (model), radiated glamour at the event.

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TASAKI hopes you will enjoy the modern and sophisticated world of high jeweller TASAKI with the launch of its luxury watch collection, “TASAKI TIMEPIECES” and latest jewellery collection, “Curiosity”.

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Odessa Tourbillon” is the premium model within the “TASAKI TIMEPIECES” range. It is a timepiece that expresses harmony with a universe woven by time, where creativity and innovation go hand in hand. This is a feat that only TASAKI, famous for using the two elements of pearls and diamonds in its high-end jewellery, can achieve.

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The creative stepped bezel is the distinctive feature of the “Odessa”. This series takes it name from the Steps in Odessa, famous for the optical illusion of appearing long when being looked up at, and short and wide when looked down on from above.


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All Odessa models incorporate the stepped bezel, which depicts the three TASAKI pillars of “Quality”, “Creativity” and “Craftsmanship”.

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Odessa Tourbillon” is the premium model within the “TASAKI TIMEPIECES” range. It is a timepiece that expresses harmony with a universe woven by time, where creativity and innovation go hand in hand. This is a feat that only TASAKI, famous for using the two elements of pearls and diamonds in its high-end jewellery, can achieve.

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White gold, inlaid with Akoya pearl moon phase. The dial, made from black mother of pearl, large and small diamonds, depicts stars and planets in the Milky Way. The bridge supporting the carriage in the open heart resembles the orbit of a satellite, and the hand, a rocket. The refined rebellion cut diamonds, a cut unique to TASAKI, are used in the crown. The case displays a true sense of Japanese beauty and colour, incorporating another TASAKI original gold, SAKURAGOLD™, a gold with a slightly deeper red hue than conventional pink gold, inspired by Japan's famous cherry blossoms.

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The Tourbillon encapsulates the movement of the stars in a single timepiece. This stunning Caliber TPW002, was designed by the famous independent watchmaker in Japan Hajime Asaoka.

















The Odessa Tourbillon - which TASAKI has imbued with creativity and innovativeness - is a timepiece expressing harmony with the universe, woven by time.

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Each and every individual part in the 8 intricate layers is handcrafted without a single compromise. It embodies the highest standard of excellence, to the order of 1/1000mm. The alluring design even permeates the inner workings that are invisible to the eye.


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 TASAKI Odessa Tourbillon SAKURAGOLD™ - Japan Hajime Asaoka. Tourbillon Project EP2



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Technical Specifications

 Model:  Odessa Tourbillon

Reference: WAC 0060

    Movement: Hand Wound
    Caliber: TPW002
    Power Reserve: 40 Hours
    Jewels: 21 Jewels
    Frequency: 18,000 A/h / 2.5Hz
        Black MOP / SAKURAGOLD™ Plate
    Pearl Moon Phase:
       7.0mm Akoya Pearl,
       Inlayed 18K White Gold Moon Phase
    Case 
    Diameter: 43mm
    Case: SAKURAGOLD™
    Bezel: SAKURAGOLD™
    Crown: 0.72ct refined rebellion cut diamond
    Case Back: Sapphire-crystal Case Back
    Dial:
     DLC Coated Black Dial
        Black MOP & Diamonds
        Baguette Cut Diamond Index (6 o'clock)
    Hands: SAKURAGOLD™
    Strap: Double Sided Water Proof Crocodile
    Clasp: SAKURAGOLD™
    Water Resistant: 3 bar

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“Quality”, “Creativity”, “Craftsmanship”
These are the three pillars that TASAKI, Japan's premier high jeweller, continues to uphold as it strives to deliver innovative, yet elegant, jewellery.
The pursuit of cutting-edge beauty has been in the genes of the TASAKI brand since its inception in 1954.
Now, more than half a century later, the doors are set to open on a new legacy: “TASAKI TIMEPIECES”.
“TASAKI TIMEPIECES” are made entirely in Japan.
They are a fusion of the precision craftsmanship and sensitive aesthetic sense that Japan is well known for.
Taking pride in both function and form, “TASAKI TIMEPIECES” provide the luxury experience.
A new legend is born.
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