Ulysse Nardin – Hourstriker Erotica Jarretiere Limited Edition

Ulysse Nardin – Exceptional Hourstriker Erotica Jarretiere Limited Edition NEW

Ulysse Nardin Reveals Its Sensual Side with Hourstriker Erotica Jarretière.

Ulysse Nardin is known for its daring watchmaking ingenuity. With the new Hourstriker Erotica Jarretière, the manufacture pushes the boundaries, once again, revealing a side never seen before – sensuality. Adding a little risqué to its repertoire of wristwatches is the new Hourstriker Erotica Jarretière.

Erotic scenes are a long-standing tradition in the watch industry. Ulysse Nardin takes the subject matter to new heights through its implementation of the Hourstriker movement and Jaquemarts. A limited edition of 28 pieces each in rose gold and platinum, the timepiece’s tale is evident on its dial. A delicate, handcrafted miniature brings the romance of Venice to life.

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The scene exposes lovers, viewable from the interior balcony, enjoying each other. Set admist traditional Venetian décor, the nude man and woman make love on a chaise; these figures are handmade gold Jaquemarts that move in rhythm with the Hourstriker. Behind the chaise is an exterior view of the iconic Rialto Bridge arching majestically over Venice’s Grand Canal, enhancing the amorous scene. Strewn on the carpet in front of the chaise is a pair of high heels and the tiniest, but most provocative, arousal – the garter, or Jarretière. A little seductress, the garter has the ability to overpower the most controlled men.

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Run by the complex Hourstriker mechanism, the watch gongs on the hour and on request as the couple moves, in the heat of passion, up and down with the sound. Simple for the timekeeper’s owner to operate, the striking mechanism can be activated or deactivated by simply pressing pusher one. One of the earliest manufacturers to lead the rebirth of the striking mechanism, Ulysse Nardin also remains among the rare watchmakers to use Jaquemarts.

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An exclusive timepiece, revealing a soft, sensual side, whether a gift for a lover or a personal selection by a romantic, it renders a want that we all crave: to have love and desire as constants in our lives.

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Technical Specifications

 Reference: 6116-130 18ct rose gold
 Reference: 6119-130 Platinum
Limited Edition to 28 pieces

Model:  Exceptional Hourstriker Erotica Jarretiere Limited Edition
 
Movement:
Caliber UN-611. 41

Cal. 11½" In-house designed movement

64 jewels Escapement, 
Anchor and balance spring in silicium
Power-Reserve:  Approx. 42 h
Winding:  Self-winding
Functions:
Hourstriker Erotica
Striking of hours and half hours
Automatic chime activation system
Two animated Jaquemart in 18ct gold
Case:
Blackened titanium 
Diameter: 43 mm
Bezel: Polished bezel  
Crown: with special pushe  
Water-resistance: 30 m
Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back: Sapphire crystal fixed with screws
Dial:  
Genuine black onyx dial 
Strap:
Black Alligator strap with a folding clasp

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BREGUET – Tradition Chronographe Independant 7077

BREGUET – Tradition Chronographe Indépendant Reference 7077 White Gold

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The chronograph occupies a choice position in watchmaking as a complication in its own right. Measuring elapsed times provides immediate visualisation of the desired function, but making it work is an additional mechanical challenge, because starting a chronograph disturbs the main gear trains.

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To alleviate this problem, Breguet has fitted its new Tradition Chronographe Indépendant 7077 model with two independent trains. The first is the going train for the hours and minutes, regulated by a 3Hz balance and having a power reserve of 50 hours.

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For the chronograph, the second transmission has a 5Hz frequency to ensure more precise readings, in harmony with the one devoted to measuring the passing of time. Breguet’s research into high frequencies shows that a higher rate of oscillations improves the stability of rate, since any disturbance is corrected more quickly. The two trains are entirely disconnected and the movement remains unaffected when the chronograph is started.

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Normally, a second train implies a second barrel to provide the energy required by the chronograph. This approach nonetheless needs more space and above all means that the owner of the watch must wind up the chronograph barrel spring as well as the going barrel. With the Tradition Chronographe Indépendant 7077 model, the company’s technicians have introduced a new type of spring perfectly suited to the chronograph function.

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The energy required to drive the chronograph is provided by the user when operating the reset-to-zero function. This energy is stored in a flexed blade spring. The power reserve of this historical type of spring amounts to no more than 20 minutes, but this is ideal for measuring short elapsed times.

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The system enables the user to start the chronograph instantly, without worrying about the energy available, because it will always be at its maximum. To ensure that the spring is fully flexed, Breguet has designed a shape that guarantees enough elasticity to provide extra energy when arming the spring.

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The application of the blade spring principle by Breguet’s watchmakers has given rise to a number of innovations. A non-concentric going train has been associated with the blade spring so as to even out the torque and achieve constant amplitude and rate of the chronograph. A patent has been filed for the entire spring and train assembly. Instead of following its usual curve, the shape of the train has been calculated to transmit constant force to the chronograph.

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 In addition, the reference 7077 is fitted with a patented chronograph balance-wheel in titanium ensuring perfect symmetry with the movement balance-wheel. The use of a heavier material for the balance-wheel would have meant making it smaller. The overall appearance would be affected, especially since one of the features of the Tradition collection is to make the main parts of the movement visible on the baseplate. The two balance-wheels are thus the same size, despite their different frequencies, and their position is in tune with aesthetic considerations.

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 The chronograph function of this Tradition model is controlled by two pushers that are screwed in to keep out water. Contrary to customary chronographs, one pusher is devoted to starting the measurement, while the other stops and resets the chronograph to zero.

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It is this zeroing action that flexes and arms the blade spring, thus preparing the chronograph for a new measurement. The titanium balance-wheel is also flanked by two brakes.

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The first, working off a cam, frees the balance wheel when the chronograph is started and then holds it when the chronograph is stopped. In this way the balance-wheel is always in the ideal position and instantly reaches its proper amplitude. This innovative mechanism is protected by patent.

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Among the features that recall the historical roots of the Tradition collection are the patented pare-chute anti-shock devices as well as the chronograph control which recalls that of the reference 4009 double second observation timer sold by Breguet on January 6th 1825.

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 In keeping with the rules, the style of this Breguet Tradition Chronographe Indépendant 7077 is noted for its symmetry. The engine turned dial in silvered gold showing the hours and minutes are offset at 12 o'clock, while the chronograph hand is fixed in the centre of the watch.

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The chronograph-activation indicator is at 6 o'clock. Directly opposite each other at 2 o'clock and 10 o'clock two retrograde hands respectively indicate the power reserve of the watch and the chronograph minutes, while the two balance-wheels beat side by side at 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock.

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This hand-wound timepiece is water-resistant to 3 bar (30m) and is fitted with a leather strap.

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TECHINCAL SPECIFICATIONS


Model: Tradition Chronographe Indépendant 7077

Reference: 7077BB/G1/9XV

Case
18-carat white gold with delicately fluted case band
Sapphire-crystal caseback
height (mm) 44
thickness (mm) 13.95
Welded lugs with screw bars
Water resistant to 3 bar (30m)
Dial
Silvered 18-carat gold, engine-turned and offset at 12 o'clock
Individually numbered and signed Breguet
Hours chapter with Roman numerals
Power reserve indicator at 2 o'clock and 20-minute counter at 10 o'clock
Breguet open tipped hands in blued steel
Movement
Hand-wound chronograph movement numbered and signed Breguet
Power reserve indicator and 20-minute counter engraved on the back of the movement
Chronograph running indicator at 6 o'clock
Calibre Cal. 580DR.
Lines 16
Jewels 62
Power reserve (hours) 50
Symmetrical inverted in-line lever escapements with silicon pallets
Breguet balance-wheels on Breguet springs in silicon
Movement frequency: 3Hz
Chronograph frequency: 5Hz
The two oscillators are adjusted in six positions
Strap
Black Leather strap 9XV

Versions
Also available in 18-carat rose gold
Reference 7077BR/G1/9XV
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