Friday, August 28, 2015

ARMIN STROM – SKELETON PURE Special Edition – Only Watch 2015














ARMIN STROM SKELETON PURE Special Edition Unique Piece – Only Watch 2015

SPECIAL EDITION ARMIN STROM SKELETON PURE TO BE AUCTIONED 
IN 2015 'ONLY WATCH' CHARITY EVENT – NOVEMBER 7 IN GENEVA

ARMIN STROM's Skeleton Pure Only Watch edition 2015 will be auctioned for charity at the highly anticipated, biennial Only Watch event on November 7 in Geneva. The auction benefit supports scientific and medical research regarding Duchenne muscular dystrophy. For the first time, the auction will be held in Geneva and be the opening event of Geneva Watch Auction Week, when hundreds of connoisseurs and collectors gather in the city.

The Only Watch collection of 44 one-of-a-kind fine timepieces will be unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show September 23-26 and followed by a four-city tour of Hong Kong, Beijing, New York and London in October. It will be displayed in Geneva for two days prior to the auction, which will be conducted by Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo.

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The ARMIN STROM Skeleton Pure Only Watch edition 2015 is powered by Calibre ARM09-S and features a striking PVD coated matte black main plate and bridges. Colorization enhances the dimension and definition of the movement's complex design.

The entirely skeletonized Calibre ARM09-S is a manual-wind, double-barrel movement with an eight-day power reserve. The dial exhibits hours, minutes, small seconds and power reserve indicator. ARMIN STROM designs its watches so the more intricate side of the calibre is visible on the dial side. When the Skeleton Pure is wound, the double-barrel movement creates an engaging animation.

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Through five auctions spanning 10 years, Only Watch has raised more than 15 million Euros to finance scientific and medical research regarding neuromuscular diseases and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The event is organized by Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies, the Monaco Yacht Show and Phillips auction house in association with Bacs & Russo.

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The independent Swiss watch manufacturer ARMIN STROM specializes in skeleton and open-worked mechanical timepieces. From its manufacture in Biel/Bienne, the firm has developed and produces eight in-house calibres, including a micro-rotor tourbillon and its collections are offered in limited editions.

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Only Watch 2015

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Technical Specifications


Ref. ST15-POW  SKELETON PURE Special Edition – Only Watch 2015


Movement 
16½‘‘‘ CALIBRE ARM09-S
Characteristics:  
Functions:
Hour, minute, small second, power reserve indicator
Winding-mechanism: 

Manual wind-up with crown wheels turning on the dial side
Impulse: Double going barrel
 
Plate and bridges:
Fully skeletonised main plate, gear-train bridges and barrel-bridges.
3D-PVD coatings of the main plate correspond to the respective element
 
Escapement:
Escape wheel and pallets made of solid gold with hardened functional areas
 
Regulating system: Screwed balance with Breguet overcoil  
Frequency: 18,000 A/h  
Number of Jewels: 34  
Number of individual parts: 146  
Diameter: 36.60mm  
Height: 6.20mm  
Power reserve: 8 days
Case 
Stainless steel Sapphire crystal and case back with anti-reflective treatment
Diameter: 43.40 mm
Height: 13.00 mm
Water-resistance: 50 m
 
Distinctions:
Fully skeletonised, main plate with grey PVD coating Dial ring: 
Sapphire with founded appliques
Hands: 

Stainless steel
Straps
Delivered with a genuine black alligator horn-back strap and stainless steel ardillon buckle as well as an additional black rubber strap.
A double-fold clasp in stainless steel is available on option

Limited to
Unique piece
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For more information relating to this press release or to Armin Strom:
Bettina Fleury, Armin Strom AG,
Tel. +41 32 343 33 44, b.fleury@arminstrom.com
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Thursday, August 27, 2015

ROGER DUBUIS – EXCALIBUR Star of Infinity Skeleton Double Flying Tourbillon


ROGER DUBUISEXCALIBUR Star of Infinity Astral Skeleton Double Flying Tourbillon Limited Edition NEW

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Roger Dubuis at Watches&Wonders 2015 showcasing the 
Astral skeleton in a stellar setting

Manufacture Roger Dubuis is thrilled to announce its third consecutive participation in Asia’s most prestigious Haute Horlogerie Exhibition, running from September 30th to October 3rd in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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Watches&Wonders will provide yet another exciting opportunity for the Maison to display its latest creations centred around the Astral Skeleton theme, as well as its inimitable theatrical brand-setting talent embodied in its cutting-edge World of Roger Dubuis.

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Commenting on this year’s edition of Watches&Wonders, CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué expressed a sense of eager anticipation: “Building on its double status as the pioneer of contemporary skeleton calibre and a specialist in archi- tectural and technical mechanics, Manu- facture Roger Dubuis is excited to be pres- enting its raft of new 2015 launches in Asia. It will also be premiering the Excalibur Star of Infinity – a model every bit as generous and dazzling as its name implies.”

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Outstanding jewellery expertise transcends the beauty of mechanical complexity

Like several of this year’s releases, this la- test jewellery timepiece to be exclusively unveiled at Watches&Wonders 2015 from Roger Dubuis reflects the Astral Skeleton principle. The concept is based on the unique star-shaped design of Roger Dubuis contem- porary skeleton movements, borrowed from nature and its heavenly constellations.

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In the Excalibur Star of Infinity, formal aesthetics meets functionality, since the tips of the RD01SQ skeleton double flying tourbillon ‘star’ point to several hour-markers and thus enhance clarity. Even more significantly, they appear to stretch out towards the vast expanses of space… the infinity evoked in its name. This luminous interpretation glows with the fire of 312 baguette-cut diamonds totalling approximately 14.93 carats and adorning the full-pavé white gold case, the flange – as well as the star itself, which sparkles with 34 of these gems (0.96 cts).

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The pristine radiance of the precious stones admirably complements the rhodium-plated charcoal grey of the calibre with its finely circular-grained plate and illuminates the twin Celtic cross-shaped tourbillon carriages.

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This shining example of the two-fold jewellery and watchmaking expertise cultivated by Manufacture Roger Dubuis bears the Poinçon de Genève certification and is fitted with a hand-stitched black alligator strap creating a striking contrast, secured by an adjustable folding buckle also glittering with 32 baguette-cut diamonds (approx. 1.33 cts).

Once upon a star in the constellation of Horologia

In 2015, the World of Roger Dubuis is a dreamlike fantasy world powerfully evoking the Manufacture’s theme of the year: skeleton-work and its multiple interpretations in nature, art and watchmaking. Stepping into this area will instil a sense of entering an enchanted, legendary Arthurian forest subtly evoking the world of the Excalibur line, as well as discovering an extraordinary tentacular creature that looks as it has been released from its cage.

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Rubber meets metal, while curves and powerful lines meet the rounded fascination of an eye opening and shutting like a window onto the very soul of horology.

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Even the integrated display windows recall the circular shape of timepiece dials. Visitors will also be able to enjoy the sensorial 3D Astral Skeleton Experience thanks to Oculus glasses.

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Technical Specifications

Ref: RDDBEX4501SQ Limited edition 28 pieces

Model: EXALIBUR  Star of Infinity Skeleton Double Flying Tourbillon 

Case 
White gold
Ø 45 mm, 15.50mm
White gold bezel and diamonds.
Diamond Set 312 baguette-cut diamonds (approx. 14.93 cts).
Movement
Caliber RD01SQ
Double flying tourbillon skeleton ‘Star’
Hand-wound Caliber
Additional detail
Double flying tourbillon ‘Star’ with differential,
tourbillon carriages visible between 4 and 5 o’clock and between 7 and 8 o’clock,
One-minute tourbillon rotation for each
Finely adjusted in six positions
Features:
Hand-wound mechanical skeleton movement,
16 ¾’’’, 28 jewels.
Stamped with the Poinçon de Genève
Specifications: 
Double flying tourbillon
Number of parts: 319
1,200 hours of manufacturing,
including 360 hours devoted to the Hallmark of Geneva.
Height: 7.67 mm
Frequency: 2x3 Hz (21,600 vph)
Power reserve: 48 hours 
Dial 
Skeleton,
"Star" 34 of these gems (0.96 cts).
Charcoal grey aluminium elements on the inner bezel ring
Water resistance 5 BAR (50 m)
Strap 
Hand-stitched black alligator strap
Clasp White gold adjustable folding buckle with 32 baguette-cut diamonds (approx. 1.33 cts).

-------------------------------------------For more information, please contact:
Pauline SIZORN
Press Manager
Tel: +41(0)22 783 28 44
Email: pauline.sizorn@rogerdubuis.com
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