Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Frederique Constant – Manufacture Pocket Watch
















Frederique Constant Manufacture Pocket Watch NEW

Frederique Constant revives the tradition

Geneva – September 2015

Swiss Watch Manufacturer Frederique Constant known for its classical and refined timepieces of exceptional quality pays a tribute to the historical and traditional Lépine watch with the launch in 2015 of a Manufacture Pocket Watch.


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These timepieces with their appealing soberness have been for many years the masterpieces of precision and sophistication of Swiss watchmakers. Characterised by a winding-stem at 12 o’clock, the pocket watch is a rare example of the best in mechanical horology, combining craftsmanship with the most advanced of contemporary watchmaking technologies.

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The Frederique Constant Pocket watch is powered by the new in-house FC-700 calibre, a high-performance movement, completely developed and manufactured in the Frederique Constant Ateliers at Plan-les-Ouates. This calibre is added to the 18 in-house movements already available.

Hand-wound with a power reserve of 42-hours and 18 jewels, the sapphire case back of the pocket watch, enables the finesse and sophistication of the details of the movement to be observed, such as the perlage.

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The movement is housed either in a stainless steel or rose gold plated watchcase of 45mm, which was designed and constructed to fit comfortably in the palm of a hand. The dial of the watch is in the classic Frederique Style with hand-applied roman numerals and black index marks. The highly detailed, eye-catching silver dial of the pocket watch is finished with distinguished guilloche patterns.

Like every pocket watch, it has an officer-style-dust-cover case back that is hinged from the inside. With its smooth back, you have the possibility of engraving your timepiece, turning it into a keepsake.

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Frederique Constant’s designers succeeded with their attention to fine details in bringing modern flair to a classical and ageless timepiece. This pocket watch with its vintage style will undoubtedly become the most fashionable accessory.

The pocket watch is delivered in a very elegant custom made wooden gift box.

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Technical Specifications

Model: Manufacture Pocket Watch

Reference: FC-700MC6PW4 Stainless steel Rose gold plated
Reference: FC-700MC6PW6 Stainless steel

Movement   
FC-700-PW Manufacture caliber, Mechanical hand-winding movement
Perlage & Circular Côtes de Genève decoration on the movement
18 jewels, 42 hours power reserve
Functions       
Hours, minutes, seconds
Case           
  • Polished stainless steel rose gold plated 3-parts case
  • Polished stainless steel 3-parts case
Diameter of 45 mm
Convex sapphire crystal
Hinged case back
Water-resistant to 3 ATM
Dial           
Silvered dial, guilloché decoration, with printed roman numerals
Hand polished black oxid hands
Bracelet       
Stainless steel rose gold plated chain

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Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Ulysse Nardin – Jade Manufacture Caliber Essentially for Ladies















Ulysse Nardin JADE Manufacture Caliber Essentially for Ladies NEW

Jade is the signature timepiece in the Ulysse Nardin collection for ladies and marks a first in Ulysse Nardin history.

Never before has Ulysse Nardin designed and produced an in-house movement exclusively for a ladies collection, demonstrating the manufacturer’s commitment to its female clientele. Unique in its concept, it is designed and built in such a way that it does not call for pushing or pulling of the crown to set the date and time.

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Drawing on the inventive spirit of Ulysse Nardin, silicium technology is used in the development of the base caliber, escapement wheels and Swiss anchor. A technologically advanced material, silicium was first brought to the forefront of haute horology by Ulysse Nardin with the unveiling of the revolutionary Freak. Unlike conventional materials, Silicium is not affected by close proximity to magnetism which is widespread these days such as when the watch is placed close to mobile phones, making it a modern-day necessity.

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This collection forges the Ulysse Nardin guideline and confirms the brand affinity for delicate and sensual creations.

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Technical specifications

Model: JADE
Rose Gold
Reference: 3106-125B/591 18ct Rose Gold White mother-of-pearl Dial

Movement:
 
Caliber 11½" UN-310,  
In-house designed movement, with Ulysse Nardin certificate
Silicium hairspring and anchor escapement

41 jewels
Power reserve: Approximately 48 hours
Winding:
Mechanical Self-winding
Functions:

Hours, minutes, seconds
Date in a register at 6 o’clock
Small seconds-hand counter at 6 o’clock, quick setting forwards and backwards
Simplified selection of winding, adjusting the date and time setting via a pusher at 4 o’clock
Case:
18ct rose gold, extra flat: 9.60 mm
Dimension: 36 mm x 39 mm
Diamonds: total: 78 diamonds, 1.176 ct

Bezel: Polished bezel
Set with diamonds
Pusher: 18 ct rose gold
Crown: Water-resistant. 
Screw-down security crown.
Water-resistance: 30 m 
Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back: Open case back with sapphire crystal fixed with screws
Dial: 

White mother-of-pearl, set with diamonds
Strap/Bracelet: 
White Alligator with an 18 ct gold folding buckle


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