Thursday, October 8, 2015

RICHARD MILLE – RM011 Red TPT® QUARTZ Limited Edition














RICHARD MILLERM011 Automatic Red TPT® QUARTZ Chronograph Limited Edition NEW

Coupled with its RM 011 automatic flyback chronograph caliber, Richard Mille presents the latest incarnation of its TPT® quartz case dressed in vibrant red. a unique color in fine watchmaking, it redefines the graphic limitations of this material.

Since it was unveiled two years ago, Richard Mille’s NTPT carbon (North Thin Ply Technology) has enabled the Jura-based brand to produce cases and components with exceptional mechanical performances.

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Originally developed for the manufacture of racing boat sails, this material finds applications in Formula 1 chassis construction, aeronautics...and now watchmaking, since it has rapidly become the brand’s trademark composite material.

Several months later, as part of its constant quest for technical and aesthetic solutions, Richard Mille released its first development involving NTPT carbon, which was combined with TPT® quartz exclusively for the brand in partnership with Swiss company north Thin Ply Technology®. It was this combination of materials that gave rise to the RM 27-02 Rafael Nadal.

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Wrapped in its striped white casing, this tourbillion caliber demonstrated to the general public the full extent of the properties characterizing this composite material: great resilience to high temperatures, transparency to electromagnetic waves and extreme resistance to impact forces of up to 5,000 G.

Its creation involves inserting layers of silica no thicker than 45 microns between layers of carbon using an automated application system which modifies the orientation of the fibers between each layer by 45°. after being heated to 120°C in an autoclave similar to those used for aeronautical parts, the material is ready to be worked by Proart, the Manufacture dedicated to machining Richard Mille cases and components.

Research carried out on red TPT® quartz led to the creation of an intense red resin, whose shine is enhanced by the quartz fibers. Selected for its stability and biocompatibility, this pigment satisfies all the REAEACH regulations.

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The combination of red TPT® quartz and black NTPT carbon guarantees the uniqueness of every case, as the machining process randomly reveals the pattern formed when these two materials merge.

The new red TPT® quartz and NTPT carbon case ensures that the automatic RMaC1 caliber equipping the famous RM 011 is fully protected.This grade 5 titanium movement has a power reserve of 55 hours powered by a double barrel system wound by a variable-geometry rotor.

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Featuring an oversized date at 12 o’clock, a month display at 4 o’clock and a flyback chronograph with a countdown function, this iconic Richard Mille timepiece reveals a fresh new look. The RM 011 TPT® quartz edition will be limited to 50 pieces.

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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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