Wednesday, November 18, 2015

TUDOR – Fastrider Black Shield Chronograph


TUDOR Fastrider Black Shield Chronograph NEW

Tudor Fastrider Black Shield

Directly inspired by the distinctive sporting elegance of the new Ducati XDiavel, TUDOR launches a new matt black and white version of the Fastrider Black Shield, its self-winding monobloc high-tech ceramic chronograph.


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Fastrider was originally created in 2011 to mark the partnership between TUDOR and Ducati, becoming the technical and sporty TUDOR line dedicated to the world of performance motorbikes. In 2013, with the Fastrider Black Shield chronograph and its matt black monobloc ceramic middle case, TUDOR presented the result of a cross-disciplinary approach to design, connecting the world of sports motorbikes to that of fine watchmaking. The collaboration also extended to the customization of a Ducati Diavel using the same design language.

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In 2015, a new Ducati – the XDiavel – has inspired TUDOR to create a new edition of its all-ceramic chronograph. With the impressively XDiavel motorbike calling for a relaxed, feet-forward riding position, Ducati enters the cruiser category.

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This generally comprises models with large displacement engines, often serving as the basis for customized versions in motorbike culture and exuding an unmistakable aura of great strength and inimitable style. The XDiavel is all that in a total black look, along with that little extra touch of elegance that only the legendary Italian manufacturer could give.

SPORTING ELEGANCE

Sporting elegance, powerful lines and functionality are also the keynote characteristics of the new TUDOR Fastrider Black Shield. As well as ensuring seamless versatility from road to board room, the white on black contrast inspired by the XDiavel also guarantees excellent legibility. With its matt black dial punctuated by white hour-markers and numerals, a white luminescent material, a white chronograph seconds hand, white chronograph totalizer and small-seconds hands, this chronograph enables at-a-glance readings that are ideal when at the controls of a powerful motorcycle.

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Waterproof to 150 meters and virtually scratch-proof, the monolithic high-tech ceramic case of the new TUDOR Fastrider chronograph expresses technicality, performance and power by its all-matt look and its taut lines. Its angular yet sculpted contours echo the streamlined body-work of a superbike. Its production based on ultra-high-temperature injection processes stems from industry-leading technological expertise and represents a unique performance for a watch in this price segment.

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Its mechanical self-winding movement offers a power reserve of approximately 46-hours and a fast-adjustment calendar function displayed through an aperture between at 4.30. 

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Fitted with a matt black leather strap with white stitching, this new TUDOR Fastrider model is also available with a matt black rubber strap further reinforcing the watch’s technical and sporty DNA.

TUDOR AND TECHNOLOGY

The TUDOR collection is steadily building, based on its two main pillars: heritage and technology. TUDOR watches feature a subtle blend of references to the brand’s history alongside contemporary touches skilfully combined in varying proportions according to the pillar to which they belong.

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In keeping with this spirit and consistently driven by an experimental attitude to materials and innovation, the technology models include the sporty TUDOR North Flag, Pelagos, Fastrider and Grantour lines.

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Each features a shared aesthetic vocabulary most vividly embodied in the all-matt finish, brushed middle cases, sandblasted details, and matt colours: this deliberate choice induces a vision of the object based on contrasting volumes rather than reflecting light, meaning a sculptural, form-based language as opposed to a more decorative approach.

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Technical Specifications

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Reference: 42000CN

Mouvement:
Self-winding mechanical chronograph
Movement TUDOR 7753 calibre, 
Total diameter 30.40 mm
Height 7.90 mm
Jewels 27
Frequency 28,800 vibrations/hour
Power reserve ~46 hours
Functions:
Chronograph, Date, Hours, Minutes, Seconds
Case:
42 mm monobloc middle case in matt black ceramic with bead-blasted finish
Fixed bezel in matt black ceramic with engraved tachymetric scale
Screw-down winding crown in black PVD-treated steel, engraved with the TUDOR logo
Chronograph pushers in black PVD-treated steel at 2 o’clock and 4 o’clock
Rapid date corrector with PVD shield motif at 9 o’clock, requiring the use of the TUDOR tool
Sapphire crystal with a red seal
Water-resistant: 150 metres (15 bar )
Dial:
Darkest black
Hands and silver-toned hour-markers with ice-white luminescent coating
30-minute totalizer at 3 o’clock and 12-hour totalizer at 6 o’clock
Small seconds hand at 9 o’clock
Date at 4.30
Bracelet/strap:
Black Leather or rubber strap with folding clasp and safety catch in black PVD-treated steel.
 
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Tuesday, November 17, 2015

LUMINOX – P-38 Lightning

















LUMINOXAIR P-38 Lightning Series NEW

The new Fall/Winter 2015 models

The P-38 Lightning timepieces are the first vintage-inspired models in the Luminox collection. The fighter plane had a unique and compelling design and the watches pay homage to this industrial pre-war design with their cushion shaped stainless steel case, and dial font pulled directly from the instruments in the plane cockpit.

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The new 9427 GMT and 9447 Chronograph models feature a handsome smooth grain tan calf leather strap with ivory stitching. These straps are 4mm thick single piece leather with rough cut edges (essentially like a belt for the wrist) adding to the vintage character of the series.

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P-38 LIGHTNING CHRONO 9440 SERIES

Luminox Premiers the Vintage-Inspired P-38 Lightning Chrono Series

Utilizing aircraft-inspired details, the watches of the Luminox AIR series pay tribute to some of the most remarkable strategic aircraft in aviation history. Now two new Luminox timepieces, created under official and exclusive worldwide license with Lockheed Martin, introduce vintage–inspired models to the Luminox collection.

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 Vintage or “throwback” apparel is a strong trend in men’s fashion as designers are reinterpreting popular designs from the past. In the watch world, this offers men the opportunity to buy new throwback watches without paying a vintage watch price.

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First conceived in 1937, the twin-boomed P-38 was the most innovative plane of its day and the ultimate weapon, combining speed with unheard-of advances: two supercharged engines and a potent mix of four 50-caliber machine guns and a 20mm cannon

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The P-38 Lightning had a unique and compelling design and the watches pay homage to this industrial pre-war design with their cushion shaped stainless steel case, and dial font pulled directly from the instruments in the plane cockpit.

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The P-38 is available in Day/Date or Chronograph movements. The Day/Date model has a secondary hour hand that can be set to a second time zone (or to GMT time).

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Technical Specifications

Model: P-38 Lightning Chrono 9440
 No. XA.9441
 No. XA.9447
Origin: Swiss Made
Always Visible: Constant glow for up to 25 years in any light condition 


Function:    Chrono Big Date
Movement (technology):    Quartz
Case:
Size of case diameter:    44.00 mm
Case material:    Stainless Steel brushed
Case Bezel:    Rotating 1-Way Diver
Case Back:    Screwed
Dial: Black dial,
Ice blue light tube at 12h,
Yellow tube from 1-11h, yellow tubes for hours and minutes and Ice blue tube for GMT
Crown:    Security Screw-On
Water resistance (m/ft/atm):    200 / 660 / 20
Crystal/Glass material:    Sapphire glass anti reflective coating
Strap/Bracelet material:    Genuine Leather
XA.9441: Black leather strap with black stitches and steel signature buckle, 28mm
XA.9447: Brown leather strap with ivory stitches and steel signature buckle, 28mm

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Case Height:    13.10 mm
Weight:    120g

Standard Gift Box
GBO.L017.P38  Wooden box, 140 x 140 x 100mm with P-38 picture on top
Manual
GGM.L002.GMT  Instruction Manual
GGM.L018  Lockheed Martin Collection Card
GGM.L039.P38  Certificate

*  Due to the additional weight of the LLTs on the hands, battery life may be shorter
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P-38 LIGHTNING GMT 9420 SERIES

Luminox Premiers the Vintage-Inspired P-38 Lightning GMT Series

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Utilizing aircraft-inspired details, the watches of the Luminox AIR series pay tribute to some of the most remarkable strategic aircraft in aviation history. Now two new Luminox timepieces, created under official and exclusive worldwide license with Lockheed Martin, introduce vintage–inspired models to the Luminox collection. Vintage or “throwback” apparel is a strong trend in men’s fashion as designers are reinterpreting popular designs from the past. In the watch world, this offers men the opportunity to buy new throwback watches without paying a vintage watch price.

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The P-38 Lightning had a unique and compelling design and the watches pay homage to this industrial pre-war design with their cushion shaped stainless steel case, and dial font pulled directly from the instruments in the plane cockpit.

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The P-38 is available in Day/Date or Chronograph movements. The Day/Date model has a secondary hour hand that can be set to a second time zone (or to GMT time).

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Technical Specifications

Model: P-38 Lightning GMT 9420
 No. XA.9421
 No. XA.9427
Origin: Swiss Made
Always Visible: Constant glow for up to 25 years in any light condition 
 

Function:    2nd timezone (24 hr)
Movement (technology):    Quartz
Case:
Size of case diameter:    44.00 mm
Case material:    Stainless Steel brushed
Case Bezel:    Rotating 1-Way Diver
Case Back:    Screwed 
Crown:    Security Screw-On
Water resistance (m/ft/atm):    200 / 660 / 20
Crystal/Glass material:    Sapphire glass anti reflective coating
Dial: Black dial,
Ice blue light tube at 12h,
Yellow tube from 1-11h, yellow tubes for hours and minutes and Ice blue tube for GMT 
Strap/Bracelet material:    Genuine Leather
XA.9421: Black leather strap with black stitches and steel signature buckle, 28mm
XA.9427: Brown leather strap with ivory stitches and steel signature buckle, 28mm
Case Height:    13.10 mm
Weight:    123g

Standard Gift Box
GBO.L017.P38  Wooden box, 140 x 140 x 100mm with P-38 picture on top
Manual
GGM.L002.GMT  Instruction Manual
GGM.L018  Lockheed Martin Collection Card
GGM.L039.P38  Certificate

*  Due to the additional weight of the LLTs on the hands, battery life may be shorter
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The P-38 Lightning - Fork-tailed Devil

First conceived in 1937, the twin-boomed P-38 was the most innovative plane of its day and the ultimate weapon, combining speed with unheard-of advances: two supercharged engines and a potent mix of four 50-caliber machine guns and a 20mm cannon. Upon its official introduction in 1940, the P-38 was capable of climbing to 3,300 feet in a single minute and reaching 400 mph, 100 mph faster than any other fighter in the world.

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It also doubled as an intimidating long-range threat, capable of carrying a larger payload than early B-17s and boasting a range of 1,150 miles. With its distinctive design, the P-38 was sleek and its twin tails gave it a radical new look. Nicknamed the ʺfork-tailed devilʺ by the Luftwaffe and ʺtwo planes, one pilotʺ by the Japanese, its versatility and ruggedness during WWII were legendary. It could sink a ship, strafe enemies on the ground, cripple tanks, and shoot down fighters and bombers.

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A Living Legend

Our Aviation Series watches are tied to the Lockheed Martin Corporation, the world‘s largest defense contractor, and maker of some of the most spectacular aircraft ever engineered. Initially developed for U.S. Air Force pilots flying the F-117 Nighthawk Stealth jets, and now supplied to elite pilots of Air Forces around the world, these timepieces take precision to a higher level.

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Contact Information
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617.379.5243, lcox@cerconebrown.com
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